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Our Newsroom features press releases, blog posts, and media coverage that highlights our impact. To be added to our press list please email media@permitting.gov.

Press Releases - Official statements and announcements about key developments and milestones. 

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In The News - General media coverage and external viewpoints concerning our projects and initiatives.  

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Permitting Council Executive Director Tours Castle Mountain Mine Phase 2 Project

WASHINGTON (December 12, 2025) – Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech recently toured the FAS

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Alaska LNG Completes Federal Permitting Ahead of Schedule

WASHINGTON (December 11, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the completion of federal permitting

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The Silver Rock Transmission Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (December 9, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the FAST-41 coverage of the Silver Ro

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Permitting Council Executive Director Tours First-ever FAST-41 Covered Manufacturing Project

WASHINGTON (December 5, 2025) – This week, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Director Emily Domenech toured the Ri

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The Contango Ore Johnson Tract Critical Metals Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (December 2, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announces the FAST-41 coverage of the Contango

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Robert C. Byrd Hydroelectric Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (November 25, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the FAST-41 coverage of the Robert C

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Permitting Council Meets Agency Milestone with 50 Mining Infrastructure Projects Receiving Council Benefits

WASHINGTON (November 20, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce that 50 critical mineral and m

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Permitting Council Adds Two New Critical Mineral Mining Projects to FAST-41 Transparency Status

WASHINGTON (November 19, 2025) – The Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) is pleased to announce the latest critical mineral mi

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Permitting Council Marks Significant Progress Achieved During Longest Government Shutdown in History

WASHINGTON (November 14, 2025) –As the federal government reopens after a historic 43-day shutdown, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permit

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South Railroad Mining Project is the Latest to Gain FAST-41 Coverage

WASHINGTON (November 6, 2025) – Today, the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) announced the FAST-41 coverage of the South Rai

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